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Atlanta Dream to play for first WNBA championship starting Saturday

The Atlanta Dream face the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA Finals best-of-seven series beginning Saturday.

Oct 17, 2026, 12:38 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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The Atlanta Dream will compete for their first WNBA championship as they face the Golden State Valkyries in the Finals, which begin this Saturday. WSB-TV reported that this best-of-seven series will determine a first-time WNBA champion.

The Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream both seek their inaugural title in this championship matchup, according to WSB-TV.

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